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Transcript of University of Houston College of Pharmacy

The Pathway to UH College of PharmacyPresented by: Nekesa Sapp -Director of RecruitmentWhat is a pharmacist... How to be a competitive applicant for the Pharm.D. programAdmissionsFounded in 1946, the University of Houston College of Phamacy combines the opportunities and experiences of the Texas Medical Center's world-class healthcare community with resources of the University of Houston, Texas' premiere urban teaching and research university, to offer its students the best possible education.

Our faculty, many of whom are recipients of patents and prestigious National Institutes of Health grants, is one of the most diverse in the nation. The College includes more than 50 full-time faculty members, 700-plus preceptors who provide training for students on pharmacy practice experiences, and many healthcare providers from the community who serve as volunteer faculty.GPAPCATCommunity ServiceThree letters of RecommendationWe Recommend a 3.2Overall GPA Average 3.55 Math & Science GPAAverage 3.44How is this calculatedAveraging of retakesWe require July, Sept. or Oct. test Recommended score is 70% or greater in each areaAverage composite score 80% for entering 2014 classwww.pcatweb.infoShould be what students enjoyChurch ActivitiesSchool service/ clubs/ activitiesPharmacy work/ shadowingShows student well-roundednessPharmacistShadowing/ work experience encouragedFaculty Member or Academic AdvisorProfessor/advisor, employer, supervisorNo family member or close friendWhat is a "good" letter?3 LettersThere is an early decision and regular decision processApplication open from July- Dec. 1 (Sept for ED)Complete Application through PharmCASwww.pharmcas.orgUHCoP has "rolling admissions" policyInterview with College upon invitationGreater than 99% overall NAPLEX Pass Rate100% of graduates receive job offersOver 440 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience sites throughout TX, AZ, NM, OK, MD, Washington, DC and AK.Locations on the UH campus and in the Texas Medical CenterPharmacy Practice Experiences in the Texas Medical CenterRegional and National Student LeadershipInfectious Disease (at MD Anderson) and Compounding specialty areasWhy UH College of Pharmacy?Any Questions nsapp@uh.edu